Japan-Canada Innovation Partnership Forum

Date: 16 Nov 2018

Time:
9:30am
- 1:00pm PST

Event Details

JETRO is pleased to host a forum to commemorate the 90th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Japan and Canada. The main theme is innovation and how Canada and Japan can work together to advance innovation to the benefit of both Canadian and Japanese companies.

There will be a presentation by JETRO to give a broad overview of business and innovation ties between Japan and Canada, after which we will hear from one of the leading players, Fujitsu Intelligence Technology, who have recently established their AI headquarters in Vancouver. We will also hear from a panel of B.C. companies that have either established operations in Japan or have formed partnerships with Japanese firms to hear how they have achieved their success and what advice they can give to other B.C. companies looking to partner with Japan.

JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO's core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.